ELNA 7300 - User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your 7300 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all
instructions before using this machine.
DANGER –To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Your sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine
from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 watts.
3. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.Do not place it in or
drop it into water or other liquid.
WARNING –To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury:
1. Do not allow machine to be used as a toy. Supervision is necessary when this machine is used by
or near children.
2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual.
3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, has been
dropped or damaged or dropped into water.Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. This machine is equipped with a special connection cord which, if damaged, must be replaced by
an identical cord.This can be obtained from your dealer.
5. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked.Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust and fibers.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
9. To disconnect, turn machine off and remove plug from outlet.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
11. Keep fingers away from all moving parts, especially the needle.
12. Always use the proper needle plate.The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
13. Do not use bent needles.
14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.This may deflect the needle causing it to break.
15. Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing presser foot, etc.
16. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or
making any other servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Be sure to keep machine away from static electricity, heat sources, humidity and direct sunlight.
USA only
Your machine comes equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug
reduces the risk of electrical shock.This plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet. If the plug does
not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Use only foot control Model 21371 (UL, CSA).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names.............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ............................................................. 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions..............................5-6
How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets....................................... 7
Stitch Chart.............................................................................. 7
Write ‘n Clip Board...................................................................7
Quilt Table ................................................................................ 8
Knee Lifter ............................................................................... 8
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................................... 9
Main Function of Keys ...........................................................10
Keyboard Selection Keys ................................................ 11-13
Setting Quick Resumption, Sound and
Language Modes ........................................................ 14-15
Controlling Sewing Speed .....................................................15
Foot Pressure Dial.................................................................15
How to Drop the Feed Dog.................................................... 16
Presser Foot Lever ................................................................16
Additional Presser Foot Clearance .......................................16
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .................................17
Attaching and Removing Shank............................................17
Setting for Dual Feed Sewing.......................................... 18-19
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................................... 20
Centimeter/Inch Quick Measurements..................................20
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension .........................................21
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw .........................................22
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle for Fabrics ..............................23
Changing Needles .................................................................23
Needle Definitions .................................................................24
Winding a Bobbin ............................................................ 25-26
Inserting the Bobbin .............................................................. 27
Threading the Machine.................................................... 28-29
Built-in Needle Threader .......................................................30
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................................ 31
SECTION III – Basic Sewing
How to Select a Stitch ...........................................................32
Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 32
Starting to Sew ......................................................................32
Finishing Off a Seam.............................................................32
Cutting the Threads ...............................................................33
Changing Sewing Direction................................................... 33
Adjusting Needle Position .....................................................33
Adjusting Stitch Length ........................................................ 34
Programming My Personal Settings................................ 34-35
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics......................................................36
Gathering ............................................................................... 36
Zipper Insertion ............................................................... 37-38
Rolled Hem ........................................................................... 39
Zigzag Stitch.......................................................................... 40
Overcasting............................................................................40
Satin Stitch Appliqué .............................................................41
3-Step Zigzag ........................................................................41
Mending a Tear ...................................................................... 42
Serpentine Stitch – Applying Elastic ..................................... 42
Blind Hem Stitches ................................................................43
Buttonhole Variations ............................................................ 44
Sensor Buttonholes ......................................................... 45-48
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................ 49
Classic Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) .............................. 50-51
Bound Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) ............................... 52-53
How to Sew on a Button........................................................54
Triple Seam............................................................................55
Shell Tuck...............................................................................55
Stretch Seam......................................................................... 55
Super Overlock Stitch............................................................56
Super Stretch Stitch ..............................................................56
Double Overlock Stitch ..........................................................56
Overcast Stitch ...................................................................... 57
Arrowtack...............................................................................57
Bartacks.................................................................................58
Darning ..................................................................................59
Eyelets ...................................................................................60
SECTION IV - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together .......................................................61
Perfect Start Angle Lines.......................................................61
Quilt Stitches ......................................................................... 61
Straight Stitch (Dual Feed Foot: AD).....................................62
Quilt Guide.............................................................................63
Straight Stitch Needle Plate ..................................................63
Buttonhole Appliqué .............................................................. 64
Patchwork .............................................................................. 65
Free Motion Quilting or Stippling...........................................65
Stippling Stitch.......................................................................66
Basting Stitch.........................................................................66
SECTION V – Heirloom
Pintucks .................................................................................67
Bridging (Fagoting) ................................................................67
Hemstitches ...........................................................................68
Fringing ..................................................................................69
Drawn Work ........................................................................... 69
Smocking ...............................................................................70
SECTION VI – Decorative Sewing
French Knots ......................................................................... 71
Scallop Edges........................................................................ 71
Corded Trim ........................................................................... 72
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric ..............................72
Twin Needle Sewing ........................................................ 73-74
Satin Stitches – Elongation ...................................................75
Face to Face ..........................................................................75
Mirror Image ..........................................................................75
SECTION VII – Programming Combinations
Single Repeat with Memory Auto-Lock................................. 76
Combining a Sequence .........................................................77
Inserting a Second Color ................................................ 77-78
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning.............................78
Reset Combined Sequence to Beginning of
Incomplete Stitch ..............................................................78
Combining Letters .................................................................79
How to Preview the Combined Sequence ............................ 80
Editing....................................................................................80
Uniformly Adjusting Stitch Width or Length .......................... 81
Individually Adjusting Stitch Width or Length........................82
Alignment of Stitches within a Sequence .............................82
Permanent Memory
Saving, Overwriting, Recalling and Deleting .............. 83-84
SECTION VIII –Taking Care ofYour Machine
Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog ................................ 85
Replacing the Bobbin Case...................................................86
Changing the Light Bulb........................................................ 86
Stitch Chart........................................................................... 87
Optional Accessories ............................................................88
Warning Messages.......................................................... 89-90
Troubleshooting .....................................................................91
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is current
at the time of printing.We reserve the right to change and
update specifications and information as needed.

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SECTION I
Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names
1. Stitch chart brackets (to attach, see page 7)
2. Foot pressure dial
3. Thread take-up lever
4. Thread guide plate
5. Stitch chart
6. LCD screen brightness control
7. Retractable thread guide (pull up)
8. Bobbin winder spindle
9. Bobbin winder stop
10.LCD screen
11.Selection keys (see pages 11–13)
12.Speed control lever
13.Centimeter/inch quick measurements
14.Feed dog lever
15.Knee lifter insert channel
16.Fine adjustment screw
17.Thread tension dial
18.Bobbin cover plate release button
19.Bobbin cover plate
20.Needle plate
21.Built-in needle threader
22.Thread cutter
23.Face plate
24.Auto-thread cut key
25.Up/down needle key
26.Auto-lock key
27.Reverse key
28.Start/stop key
29.Shank
30.Thumbscrew
31.Needle clamp screw
32.Needle
33.Presser foot
34.Buttonhole lever
35. Upper feed mechanism
36.Carrying handle
37.Presser foot lever
38.Spool pins
39.Machine sockets
40.Power switch
41.Flywheel (always turn toward you)
42.Upper thread guide
43.Bobbin winding tension disc
44.Dual feed adjusting dial
45.Thread cutter
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Standard Accessories
1. A:Standard metal foot (attached to machine)
2. B:Buttonhole foot (4-step)
3. C:Overlock foot
4. D:Hemmer foot
5. E:Zipper foot
6. F: Satin stitch foot
7. F-2:Open toe satin stitch foot
8. G:Blind hem foot
9. H:Multi-cord foot
10. Scant 1/4˝foot
11. P-2:Open toe embroidery/darning foot
12. R:Automatic buttonhole foot
13. Dual feed foot
14. Quilt guide
15. Dual feed dog
15. Straight stitch needle plate
16. Screwdriver
17. Screw key
18. Set of needles
19. Lint brush
20. Seam ripper
21. Large spool holders (2)
22. Small spool holders (2)
23. Bobbins (5 total, 1 in machine)
24. Dust cover
25. Quilt table
26. Power supply cord
27. Instruction book
28. Accessory box
29. Foot control
30. Knee lifter
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Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions
A: Standard Metal Foot
This foot comes attached to your machine.It is
mainly used for straight stitches and zigzag
stitches longer than 1.0.The button locks the foot
in a horizontal position helping to sew over
multiple layered seams.
B: Buttonhole Foot
Sew oversized buttonholes for novelty buttons or a
decorative accent.The two cutout grooves on the
underside of the foot ensure that the buttonhole
sides lie parallel to each other.
C: Overlock Foot
Prevent fabric edges from raveling by finishing the
edge with a zigzag stitch.The brush on the foot
helps the stitch lie flatter and reduces puckering.
Use with medium weight fabrics.
D: Hemmer Foot
Insert the fabric into the spiral on this foot.The
spiral rolls the fabric, creating a rolled hem. An
easy, professional way to sew hems.
E: Zipper Foot
Use when sewing zippers into place.The grooves
on the underside ensure the foot glides over the
zipper coil. Attach either to the left or right of the
needle to sew each side of the zipper.
F: Satin Stitch Foot
The cutout on the underside of the foot is
designed to accommodate dense stitch formation.
Ideal when sewing satin and decorative stitches.
F- 2: OpenToe Satin Stitch Foot
Ideal for precision embroidery, appliqué, cutwork
and monogramming.The cutout on the underside
of the foot accommodates satin stitching and the
open front ensures greater visibility while sewing.
G: Blind Hem Foot
The guide on the foot helps ensure that the needle
catches only one or two fibers of the hem,
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H: Multi-Cord Foot
Design your own braids or trims. Place one to
three cords in the foot and sew over cord(s) for a
simple couching method. Or sew over one cord
with a zigzag to gather heavier weight fabrics.
Scant 1/4˝Foot
Accuracy is the key to successful patchwork/quilt
sewing.Sewn from 3.5 needle position; the edge
of the foot provides a perfect 1/4˝seam guide. Or
use 4.5 needle position and achieve the desirable
scant 1/4˝often requested by quilters.
P-2: OpenToe Embroidery/Darning Foot
Skipped stitches are no longer a concern when
sewing free motion embroidery, stippling, darning
and monogramming.The spring-loaded foot
moves up and down at the same time as the
needle.Another benefit when using this foot is the
front cutout provides maximum visibility.
R: Automatic Buttonhole Foot
Place button in foot to determine the buttonhole
size.The machine will automatically sew the
corresponding buttonhole.
Quilt Guide
The quilt guide is helpful when sewing parallel,
evenly spaced rows of stitching.
AD:Dual Feed Foot
This is a special foot for hard-to-feed materials.
This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting
and puckering. It is great for quilting and matching
plaids.
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Skipped stitches or puckered fabric? The small
needle entry hole in this plate prevents the needle
from pushing your fabric underneath the needle
plate.(Must use center needle position.)

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How to Attach Stitch Chart Brackets
Align the screws with the holes on the backside of
the machine.Firmly tighten screws with
screwdriver.
Stitch Chart
The stitch chart can be placed in two positions on
the chart bracket, store or view.
Store Position
The back slots qon the bracket are for store
position e. Slide stitch chart down between the
back slots until the stitch chart rests against
machine bed.
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View Position
The front slots won the brackets are for view
position r. Pull up and out the stitch chart from
back slots. Slide stitch chart down between the
front slots.
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Write ‘n Clip Board
Need a handy place for posting information? Flip
over the stitch chart to write messages and then clip
paper or sewing instructions, notes, etc., to board.
NOTES:Do not clip multiple layers of paper or
cardboard. Slide paper under clips; do not
raise clips.

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QuiltTable
The table provides more sewing surface to support
large fabric pieces to make sewing easier.
Assemble table by attaching six legs to underside
of quilt table with screws.
AttachingTable to Machine
Fit the table around the machine, as shown in the
illustration.If necessary, adjust height of legs to
level table with machine bed by tightening or
loosening leg screws.
Knee Lifter
The knee lifter allows you to raise or lower the
presser foot without using your hands.This is
especially beneficial when pivoting corners or
sewing patchwork pieces.
Insert knee lifter aligning the slots with the
notches.
The presser foot rises equal to the amount of
pressure applied to the knee lifter. Stop sewing
before moving the knee lifter to the right to raise
the presser foot. Release the knee lifter to lower
the presser foot.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing because the
tension discs will open resulting in the upper thread
tension loosening.In addition, the fabric will not feed
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Connecting MachineTo Power Supply
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the
voltage and frequency shown on the machine are
identical to your electrical power.
To connect machine to power supply, turn off the
power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w
and machine plug einto the machine and the
power supply plug rinto the wall socket.
Your machine may come equipped with a
polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A
polarized plug reduces the risk of electrical
shock.This plug is intended to fit into a polarized
outlet. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
IMPORTANT: When using your sewing machine the
first few times, place waste fabric under the presser
foot and run the machine without thread for a few
minutes.Wipe away excess oil.
NOTE: After turning off the machine, wait 5 seconds
before turning it on again.
ForYour Safety
Do not use extension cords or plug adapters.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Always turn off the power/light switch first and then
unplug from the electrical outlet. Examples:
•when leaving the machine unattended
•when cleaning the machine
Always turn off the power/light switch:
•when attaching or removing parts such as
needle, presser foot, needle plate
•when threading needle or bobbin
Do not place anything on the foot control.
Do not place heavy items on cords. Do not subject
cords to heat. Do not use damaged cords.Have
the cord repaired immediately.
While the machine is in operation, always keep
your eye on the sewing area and do not touch any
moving parts such as the thread take-up lever,
flywheel or needle.
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Main Function of Keys
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function)
Press this (green) key to start the machine.
The first few stitches will be sewn at a slow speed
and then machine sews at the speed set by the
speed control lever. Press (red) key again to stop
machine.Press and continue to hold key down to
sew at slow speed, release key to sew at set
speed. Press key again to stop.
NOTE: The foot control must be detached to use
this key.
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If you are sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch), press and hold this
key. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the key while using the foot control or Start/Stop
key. If the foot control is disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse until you release the key with
or without using the Start/Stop key.
If you are sewing any other stitches, utility or decorative, the machine will immediately stop and sew a
lockstitch when you press this key.
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Press this key while sewing 1 (straight stitch), 2 (zigzag stitch) or 3 (3-step zigzag stitch) and the
machine will sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically.
Press this key while sewing utility or decorative stitches and the machine will complete the stitch,
lockstitch and stop.
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If the needle is up when you press this key, the needle will go down to its lowest position and the LED
signal will turn on.The needle will continue to stop in the down position
If the needle is down when you press this key, the needle will go to its highest position and the LED
signal will turn off.The needle will continue to stop in the up position.
NOTE: The needle will always stop in the up position after auto thread cutting or buttonholes.
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When the machine has stopped sewing, press this key to cut the needle and bobbin threads. (The LED signal
blinks during auto thread cutting.)
CAUTION: Use the thread cutter on the face plate for threads heavier than 30 wt. or decorative
threads.
Clean the auto thread cut mechanism regularly. See page 85.
After auto thread cutting, pull the needle and bobbin threads up and back under the foot.
Auto thread cutting is not recommended when a thread spool is almost empty, as thread will not unwind
smoothly, causing the thread to bunch or slip.
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